Definition of Powder monkey

1. Noun. Someone who carries explosives (as from the magazine to the guns on board a warship).

Generic synonyms: Assistant, Help, Helper, Supporter

Definition of Powder monkey

1. Noun. (informal) An explosives expert. A person who sets explosives. ¹

2. Noun. (nautical) The persons employed to carry gun powder from the ship's magazine to the gun deck during a battle; in the 18th century Royal British and U. S. Navies, this task (also carrying water) during battles became a permanent nickname for the ship's cabin boys and apprentice seamen. ¹

3. Noun. (skiing snowboarding informal) A skier or snowboarder who avidly seeks out the “powder” (light, dry, fluffy snow). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Powder Monkey

powder-puff
powder and shot
powder blue
powder blues
powder cap
powder caps
powder compact
powder flask
powder horn
powder hoy
powder keg
powder kegs
powder magazine
powder metallurgy
powder method
powder monkey
powder monkeys
powder one's nose
powder photography
powder puff
powder puffs
powder room
powder rooms
powder store
powder technique
powdered
powdered ginger
powdered milk
powdered mustard
powdered sugar

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